6103-S AMS BENT HYSO 072

SSB 6103 - S AMD 629 TO S AMD (S-3404.8)

By Senators Benton, Stevens, Morton, Honeyford, Benson and Roach

NOT ADOPTED 4/20/05

On page 1, line 13 of the amendment, after "Beginning" strike "July 1, 2005" and insert "January 1, 2006"

On page 2, line 10 of the amendment, after "Beginning" strike "July 1, 2005" and insert "January 1, 2006"

On page 44, beginning on line 3 of the amendment, strike all of section 405

On page 44, after line 2, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 405. (1) The secretary of state shall submit this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election to be held in this state, in accordance with Article II, section 1 of the state Constitution and the laws adopted to facilitate its operation.

(2) If the people ratify this act as specified under subsection (1) of this section, revenues generated shall be spent as detailed in Senate Bill No. 6091, as enacted by the legislature.

(3) Pursuant to RCW 29A.72.050, the statement of subject on the ballot title shall read: "The legislature has passed Senate Bill No. 6103, financing transportation improvements through transportation taxes and fees." The concise description on the ballot title shall read: "This bill would improve highway capacity, bridges, public transportation, and passenger and freight rail, through increased fuel excise taxes, weight fees on passenger vehicles, fees on motor homes, and vehicle and driver licensing fees."

NEW SECTION. Sec. 406. If this act is not ratified by the voters by November 15, 2005, this act is null and void in its entirety.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 407. Section 405 of this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.

Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

SSB 6103 - S AMD TO S AMD (S-3404.8)

By Senator

On page 44, beginning on line 20 of the title amendment, after "and", strike all material through "emergency" and insert "providing for submission of certain sections of this act to a vote of the people"

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EFFECT: Adds a referendum clause.